Abuela, Grandma & Me (HC) (2027)

Written by TV commentator and SVP and Chief Content Officer at TheGrio Natasha S. Alford, this Spanish-inflected picture book is an intergenerational celebration of the Afro-Latina experience.

Abuela lives in Puerto Rico.

Grandma lives in New York City.

Abuela cooks arroz con gandules.

Grandma makes collard greens and cornbread.

Abuela only speaks a little English.

Grandma doesn't speak any Spanish.

Today, Abuela and Grandma are meeting for the first time. Maya is worried--what if they misunderstand each other? But Abuela and Grandma have one big thing in common: their love for Maya, their granddaughter.

From award-winning journalist Natasha S. Alford, with illustrations by Natalia Rojas Castro, this lively text is a celebration of a young girl's multicultural experience.

• Afro-Latine Family Representation: There are very few picture books that depict mixed-race families. This story, which is based on Natasha's own personal experiences, feels like a true celebration of the Afro-Latine identity.
• Great for Grandparents: This book is a lovely gift for Grandparents' Day, and is also the perfect read for Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month.
• The Perfect Next Read for Fans of: Who Are Your People by Bakari Sellers and Reggie Brown, Just Like Grandma by Kim Rogers and Julie Flett, and I'm From by Gary R. Gray, Jr. and Oge Mora.